Asking Eric: How much should we give as a wedding gift? By R. Eric Thomas May 16, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: With wedding season coming up, please settle a long-time debate between my husband...
Asking Eric: Should I keep sending gifts? By R. Eric Thomas May 15, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I am at a loss as to how to proceed. I don't get...
Asking Eric: How do we gracefully say no? By R. Eric Thomas May 14, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: Every week we receive invitations to have dinners, lunches or coffee with many...
Asking Eric: I’ve heard enough of this By R. Eric Thomas May 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: You might have to know more than is conveyed in a letter or...
Asking Eric: Should we try to help them financially? By R. Eric Thomas May 12, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: We are not rich, but our financial adviser said we should be in...
Asking Eric: Inheriting this house would be a burden By R. Eric Thomas May 11, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: We have tried to bring up the subject of selling the house and...
Asking Eric: Traveling for the holidays has become difficult By R. Eric Thomas May 10, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: When my family's children were young, they mostly traveled the 200 miles to...
Asking Eric: When is jewelry an appropriate gift? By R. Eric Thomas May 9, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: Is it appropriate for a woman to give jewelry to a man who...
Asking Eric: Husband is on a downward spiral By R. Eric Thomas May 8, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I have been married for 20 years. My husband has been on a...
Asking Eric: Should I push for a Jewish funeral? By Chicago Tribune May 7, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I would like to send a letter to my brother explaining why I...